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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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